NHL quiz: trivia on the world's best hockey league

Easy NHL questions

1. 1. How many teams made up the NHL's Original Six era from 1942 to 1967?

   • A. Six
   • B. Eight
   • C. Four

   Correct answer: Six

   Between 1942 and 1967, the NHL consisted of the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Black Hawks, and New York Rangers. (Source)

2. 2. What was Maurice Richard's nickname?

   • A. Rocket
   • B. Bullet
   • C. Flash

   Correct answer: Rocket

   Maurice Richard was known as The Rocket and became one of the most beloved players in Montreal Canadiens history. (Source)

3. 3. Which player nicknamed "Mr. Hockey" played 26 seasons in the NHL?

   • A. Gordie Howe
   • B. Jean Béliveau
   • C. Stan Mikita

   Correct answer: Gordie Howe

   Gordie Howe played 26 seasons in the NHL, most of them with the Detroit Red Wings, and was known as Mr. Hockey. (Source)

4. 4. Which NHL team plays its home games at Madison Square Garden?

   • A. New York Rangers
   • B. New Jersey Devils
   • C. New York Islanders

   Correct answer: New York Rangers

   The New York Rangers play their home games at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. (Source)

5. 5. Which defensive legend revolutionized the Boston Bruins' defensive play in the late 1960s and early 1970s?

   • A. Bobby Orr
   • B. Brad Park
   • C. Denis Potvin

   Correct answer: Bobby Orr

   Bobby Orr changed the perception of defenseman play through his offensive ability and won the Norris Trophy as the league's best defenseman eight years in a row. (Source)

6. 6. Which NHL team plays at T-Mobile Arena, often called The Fortress?

   • A. Vegas Golden Knights
   • B. Arizona Coyotes
   • C. Los Angeles Kings

   Correct answer: Vegas Golden Knights

   The Vegas Golden Knights play at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where the team's game-night atmosphere helped create the arena's Fortress nickname. (Source)

Medium questions on dynasties and records

1. 1. In 1945, which player became the first to score 50 goals in 50 games in the NHL?

   • A. Maurice Richard
   • B. Gordie Howe
   • C. Bobby Hull

   Correct answer: Maurice Richard

   Maurice 'Rocket' Richard reached 50 goals in 50 games during the 1944-1945 season with the Montreal Canadiens, a milestone that stood unbroken for 36 years. (Source)

2. 2. How many consecutive Stanley Cups did the Montreal Canadiens win from 1956 to 1960?

   • A. Five
   • B. Four
   • C. Three

   Correct answer: Five

   The Montreal Canadiens won five consecutive Stanley Cups from 1956 to 1960, a record that still stands in the NHL. (Source)

3. 3. In what year did Bobby Orr score his famous 'flying goal' that won the Stanley Cup Final for the Boston Bruins?

   • A. 1970
   • B. 1972
   • C. 1968

   Correct answer: 1970

   On May 10, 1970, Bobby Orr scored the decisive goal in overtime against the St. Louis Blues, captured in one of the most famous images in hockey history. (Source)

4. 4. Which legendary center wore number 4 for the Montreal Canadiens and was nicknamed "Le Gros Bill"?

   • A. Jean Béliveau
   • B. Henri Richard
   • C. Yvan Cournoyer

   Correct answer: Jean Béliveau

   Jean Béliveau played his entire NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens and won ten Stanley Cups as a player. (Source)

5. 5. Which Canadian scored the decisive goal in the final game of the 1972 Summit Series?

   • A. Paul Henderson
   • B. Phil Esposito
   • C. Yvan Cournoyer

   Correct answer: Paul Henderson

   Paul Henderson scored the decisive goal with 34 seconds remaining in the eighth and final game in Moscow, a moment that has become iconic in Canadian hockey. (Source)

6. 6. What was the nickname of the bruising Philadelphia Flyers team that dominated the early 1970s?

   • A. Broad Street Bullies
   • B. Orange Crush
   • C. Philly Phantoms

   Correct answer: Broad Street Bullies

   The Philadelphia Flyers earned the nickname Broad Street Bullies for their physical and aggressive style of play in the early 1970s. (Source)

Hard questions for real NHL experts

1. 1. Which team won the Stanley Cup in 1989 after defeating the Montreal Canadiens in the final?

   • A. Calgary Flames
   • B. Edmonton Oilers
   • C. Pittsburgh Penguins

   Correct answer: Calgary Flames

   The Calgary Flames won their only Stanley Cup in 1989 after defeating the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in the Stanley Cup Final. (Source)

2. 2. Name Hart Trophy winners.

   Correct answer:

   The Hart Trophy goes to the NHL's most valuable player each season. Examples: Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, Bobby Clarke, Gordie Howe. (Source)

3. 3. In which year did Peter Forsberg win the Hart Trophy as the NHL's Most Valuable Player?

   • A. 2003
   • B. 2001
   • C. 2002

   Correct answer: 2003

   Forsberg won the Hart Trophy and the Art Ross Trophy after the 2002-03 season with 106 points for the Colorado Avalanche. (Source)

4. 4. Which Stanley Cup Final did Brett Hull clinch with a controversial goal in 1999?

   • A. Dallas vs. Buffalo
   • B. Detroit vs. Washington
   • C. Colorado vs. Florida

   Correct answer: Dallas vs. Buffalo

   Hull decided the 1999 Stanley Cup Final in the third overtime period against the Buffalo Sabres. The goal is still controversial because his skate was in the goal crease. (Source)

5. 5. In which year did Eric Lindros win the Hart Trophy as the NHL's Most Valuable Player?

   • A. 1995
   • B. 1996
   • C. 1997

   Correct answer: 1995

   Lindros won the Hart Trophy in 1995 after recording 70 points in 46 games during the lockout-shortened season. (Source)

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